This would be his third absence in the last four games. Hudson returned to a limited practice on Thursday but was back on the sidelines for Friday's session. Tony Bergstom will draw another start at center. Sun, Dec 6, 2015 10:52:00 AM

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This would be his third absence in the last four games. Hudson returned to a limited practice on Thursday but was back on the sidelines for Friday's session. Tony Bergstom will draw another start at center.

Raiders agreed to terms with C Rodney Hudson on a five-year, $44.5M contract.

After missing out on big-ticket targets Ndamukong Suh and Randall Cobb, the Raiders finally found someone to take their money. It comes in the form of paying a center an average annual salary of a league-high $8.9 million, more than Maurkice Pouncey ($8.8M) and Alex Mack ($8.4). It's obviously a ton of coin, but Hudson was PFF's No. 3 overall center while starting all 16 games for the Chiefs last year. Not yet 26 years old, Hudson will be an upgrade on Stefan Wisniewski. Hudson's addition is also good news for Latavius Murray.

The Kansas City Star has heard teams are bidding at least $8 million annually on free agent C Rodney Hudson.

The Raiders and Chiefs are the only teams known to be bidding at this time. Oakland has apparently washed its hands of young Stefen Wisniewski, and risks being left empty handed if Hudson stays in Kansas City. The Chiefs don't have as much cap room as the Raiders, but can offer a much better chance to win.

The Raiders are reportedly making a strong push for free agent C Rodney Hudson.

With Randall Cobb and Ndamukong Suh off the market, the Raiders will turn their attention to secondary options. They're battling the Chiefs for the right to sign Hudson, who was PFF's No. 3 center last season. They're also still hot for DT Terrance Knighton.

With free agency just three days away, Hudson remains likely to test the open market. The top center available, Hudson is seeking at least $8 million annually. Multiple teams -- including the Raiders -- are expected to have interest in signing him. Hudson was PFF's No. 3 center last season.

Williamson expects fellow free agent C Chris Myers to be the Raiders' "Plan B." CBS' Jason La Canfora has also reported the Raiders are eyeing Hudson, and expects him to earn at least $7 million annually in his new deal. The Raiders have a preposterous amount of cap space, so if they want Hudson, he'll likely be theirs. Oakland is moving on from Stefen Wisniewski.

Hudson is aiming to become one of the league's highest-paid pivots. Only Maurkice Pouncey, Alex Mack, Ryan Kalil, and Nick Mangold earn $7 million-plus annually. Hudson doesn't turn 26 until July and was PFF's No. 3 center last season. La Canfora reports the Raiders are "looking hard" at Hudson.

The Chiefs met with free agent Rodney Hudson's representative at the Combine.

Terez Paylor of the Kansas City Star says the talks are ongoing. Hudson is seeking to become the highest-paid center in the NFL. This offseason is going to be quite the juggling act for the Chiefs as they look to re-sign Hudson and NFL sack-leader Justin Houston. The latter is likely to receive the franchise tag.

The Kansas City Star expects free agent C Rodney Hudson to seek $7 million per year on the open market.

Hudson is the top free agent center available, but this would be a steep price tag for any center, and likely price Hudson out of the cap-strapped Chiefs' range. Not yet 26 years old, Hudson is a highly athletic and consistent pivot with room to get better. Buffalo's Eric Wood currently has the priciest contract for a center in the league. He makes $6.3 million per year.

The Kansas City Star reports the Chiefs have concerns about Rodney Hudson as their starting center.

Hudson opened minicamp as the favorite to start, but Jeff Allen has been getting reps with the first-team offense. The Chiefs also drafted Eric Kush in the sixth-round, who is expected to compete for backup duties in training camp.

Rodney Hudson opened pre-draft minicamp as the Chiefs' starting center.

The 55th pick in the 2011 draft, Hudson opened last year as the starter but broke his leg in Week 3 and went on injured reserve. Hudson was a decorated guard at Florida State, but is built like a pivot at 6-foot-2, 299. He is a bit undersized, but athletic and should win any competition to start for Andy Reid.

C Rodney Hudson (broken leg) is expected to be a full participant in the Chiefs' offseason program.

Hudson was sent to injured reserve after breaking his leg in Week 3. He started all three games before going down. "I’ve been working hard to get back and it’s good to be back," Hudson said at voluntary workouts Tuesday. Hudson remains the Chiefs' clear-cut starter at center.